Kashirajima Island

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One of the "Hinase Islands" in Bizen City, it is an easily accessible island that can be reached by bridge. There is a legend that it was once a pirate base, and it is currently known as a production center for oysters and seafood utilizing rich fishing grounds. From the island's observatory, you can enjoy the "many-island beauty" with a panoramic view of countless islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, and the atmosphere of a peaceful fishing town drifts through. With eateries and accommodations where you can taste fresh seafood, it is ideal for those who want to spend a relaxing time while feeling the unadorned island life of Japan.

Kashirajima Island
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岡山県内初「渚の交番 ひなせうみラボ」と頭島（かしらじま）の絶景を空から見てみよう！

岡山県内初「渚の交番 ひなせうみラボ」と頭島（かしらじま）の絶景を空から見てみよう！

Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

Kashirajima Island

Address
Hinase, Hinase-cho, Bizen-shi, Okayama
Website
https://bizen-kanko.com/
Operator
Bizen Tourism Association

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